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5 (New!) Ways to Top Avocado Toast
From salsa verde to toasted nuts, here are 5 creative ways to mix up your avocado toast

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The Best Juicer You Can Buy Is Surprisingly Affordable
We put at-home juicers through the BA Test Kitchen gauntlet to find the best.

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Baking 1-2-3: The Art of the Bûche de Noël
In her new column, Baking 1-2-3, Bon Appétit associate food editor Claire Saffitz explains how to make a classic Bûche de Noël.

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How to Make a Jelly Roll (and Bûche de Noël)
How to make a traditional Bûche de Noël? This step-by-step tutorial shows you how.
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How to Make Energy Bars at Home (Video)
Making your own energy bars is easy—watch this video to learn how.

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How to Make 5-Grain Porridge at Home
Whole grain porridge is our choice for a hearty breakfast—this video shows you how to make it at home.

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5 Veggie Recipes to Make in the Dead of Winter (Video)
Winter vegetables get a whole new look with these five healthy recipes.

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How to Decorate Holiday Cookies Like a Pro
Holiday cookie decorating 101: Everything you know for cookies that look as good as they taste.

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Toast Is Still Happening. Get on the Train.
The rise of "toast" as a food group may sound silly, but trust us: There's no better (or easier) way to show off seriously fresh, vibrant ingredients. If you ask us, it's the best thing since, well, you know...

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How to Make Crispy, Crunchy, Golden-Brown Latkes
Nobody likes a soggy latke. Make yours crispy, crunchy, and golden brown with the tips in this video.

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How to Make Even Better Stovetop Popcorn
Stovetop popcorn is good. Bacon fat stovetop popcorn is better.

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Bar Behavior Common Mistakes Avoid: How to Be Your Bartender’s Favorite Customer
Don't be that guy: This bad bar behavior will place you on any bouncer's naughty list.

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Yes, It's Possible to Make a 30-Minute Mole
Don't be frightened off by mole negro's 30-odd ingredients: You too can cook a weeknight mole by keeping these tips in mind

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How to Buy Groceries: Supermarket Shopping 101
We take you from the front door to the checkout aisle of the typical supermarket to help you buy (and not buy) food the right way

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Whip it Real Good: How to Make Whipped Cream at Home
Making homemade whipped cream is easy—just don't make these common mistakes!

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How to Make Perfect Brittle
Learn how to make truly great brittle in this step-by-step video.

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How to Cook Tacos Any Night of the Week, Without a Recipe
Tacos aren't just for Tuesday. Here's how to pull together the perfect taco, using pantry staples and a little weeknight savvy

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How to Make Lavender Shortbread, the Loveliest Holiday Dessert
These deceptively simple lavender shortbread wreaths will rule your next cookie swap.

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How to Butterfly Your Holiday Roast
Butterflying may sound like a complicated technique, but it's actually quite easy to do. A simple three step guide.

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Homemade Marinara Sauce Is Easy to Make—If You Avoid These Common Mistakes
Jarred marinara sauce can't hold a candle to the homemade version. Avoid these common mistakes and whip up a batch tonight.

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5 Things You Can Do Now to Get Ready for Thanksgiving
Why yes, you can start prepping for Thanksgiving a few weeks ahead of time (but don't panic).

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Love Your Pan: What to Cook (and What Not to) in a Cast Iron
Steak is made for cast iron cooking. A bolognese? Not so much.

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How to Get Your S*** Together in the Morning: Tips from An Early Bird
Tips for getting your s*** together in the morning, from someone who (kinda) has it down.

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Say No to Mush: Common Dried Bean Mistakes to Avoid
Dried beans are more cost-effective and tastier than the canned variety—here's how to cook 'em right.

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Get Over Your Case of the Mondays with a Lazy, Awesome Dinner (Thanks, Leftovers!)
Mondays are the worst. At least you have dinner to look forward to—here's how to repurpose your weekend leftovers into something awesome.

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Go Whole Bird: How to Roast a Thanksgiving Turkey
If you're gonna roast a Thanksgiving turkey, you're gonna want to do it right. Here's how.

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How to Buy Food: The Psychology of the Supermarket
From the layout to the little old lady who hands out samples, we explain the psychological tricks the supermarket uses to get you to buy food you don't want

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How to Make a Comforting Fall Soup—Without a Recipe
When the weather gets colder, we're all about these fall soup ideas—no recipe required.

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Make the Mac and Cheese of Your Dreams by Avoiding These Common Mistakes
Homemade macaroni and cheese is way better than the boxed stuff—here's how to make the perfect batch.
